The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta will organize the Indonesia Startup Pitching Competition for technology startups planning to expand to or invest in the United States, as part of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 (03/05).

The Indonesian winner will advance to the Global Pitching Competition during the summit, which will take place in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 3–6, 2026. Registration and round-trip airfare will be covered.

At the global competition, startups from various countries will present their innovations to U.S. venture capital firms, corporate investors, and industry experts. Participants will gain exposure and networking opportunities to support entry into the U.S. market and business growth.

Global Pitching Opportunity at National Harbor, Maryland

The summit is organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and is dedicated to promoting business investment.

The event connects investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry leaders.

Eligibility Requirements for Technology Startups

Eligible startups must be founded outside the United States and either develop innovative technology or apply existing technology in new ways.

They must also plan to enter or expand into the U.S. market within the next two to three years.

Startups must meet at least one of these criteria: established on or after January 1, 2016; employ up to 40 employees; or generate annual revenue of up to US$10 million.

Presentation Format and Sector Categories

Each startup will have six minutes to present, followed by a three-minute question-and-answer session and feedback from judges.

For 2026, presentation categories include Defense, Energy, Healthcare, ICT/Software, and an Open Category.

Applications must be submitted by March 13, 2026. Selected applicants will be informed in April 2026.

Indonesian technology startups are encouraged to use this opportunity to connect with key players in the U.S. startup ecosystem.

For registration inquiries, applicants may contact [email protected].

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